Boat ramps on Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Illinois has 3 public launches in our directory, spread over 2 towns. 2 are boat ramps for trailers, 1 suits kayaks and canoes.
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Prairie View Park Boat Ramp
Hickory Hills
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at a glance
| Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 2 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Towns | Chicago, Hickory Hills |
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
For a day on Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal: questions and answers
How many boat ramps are on Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal?
We list 3 public launches on Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal around Chicago and Hickory Hills: Richard J. Daley Park Boat Launch (Southwest), Richard J. Daley Park Boat Launch (Southwest 2) and Prairie View Park Boat Ramp.
Are the boat ramps on Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal free?
Fees on Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal aren't in our data; ask the managing agency or check the signs at the ramp.
Where can you launch a kayak on Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal?
Richard J. Daley Park Boat Launch (Southwest 2) is suitable for kayaks and canoes. Paddlers can usually also launch at the side of the boat ramps.